Once again, St Columba’s celebrated Easter with three services, at 08.30, 10.30 and 18.30, and a fair trade breakfast at 09.00. The highlight was undoubtedly a three-act play of the Easter story adapted by one of our members for the occasion. It was great to see such talent, along with many willing actors and actresses […]
Good Friday not washed out
Churches Together in North Shields were faced with a rare wet Good Friday this year, but did not let the weather beat us. A huge crowd of worshippers packed into St Columba’s Church for the service that would have been held in the open air of Northumberland Square. The highlight was the presentation of a […]
Synod Meeting
St Columba’s did itself proud on Saturday 21 March, when we hosted the Northern Synod of the United Reformed Church. People were at the church early setting up, decorating, preparing food and drinks, welcoming and directing visiting Synod members throughout the day. It was good to be able to provide signing during the morning session, and music, […]
What’s Easter all about?
Here’s a short video from www.christianity.org.uk with some Christians telling us how they see Easter: Understanding Easter from Christian Enquiry on Vimeo.
Fairtrade Fortnight
St Columba’s Church supports Fairtrade Fortnight Watch this short film to learn more http://fortnight.fairtrade.org.uk//partials/modals/videos/short/index.php